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The journey towards SA’s momentous GBV plan
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Mandisa Khanyile, Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence founder, sheds some light on the chronology and intention of the national strategic plan on gender-based violence and femicide.
Covid-19 isolation period decreased to 10 days
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For mild Covid-19 cases, “virus cultures are generally only positive for eight to nine days after symptom onset,” says Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
Tembisa residents concerned over rising Covid-19 cases
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The township is one of the coronavirus hotspot areas in the City of Ekurhuleni.
Africa’s struggles compounded by Covid-19
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Violence, conflicts, and a shortage of resources present challenges in Africa’s response to Covid-19, with refugees and displaced people the most vulnerable.
High Covid-19 infection rate at one of EC’s top schools
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In Mthatha, St Johns College staff and students fear for their lives because of alleged mismanagement, secrecy and lies about confirmed Covid-19 cases at the school.
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Different clinics, different readiness. Inside the first week of Gauteng’s lenacapavir rollout
My experience getting the new HIV prevention jab, lenacapavir
While there are key populations who are at a higher risk of acquiring HIV, experts say they are not the only targets, and anyone is eligible to receive LEN.
Families desperate for help as rehab services remain out of reach
Despite the rehab centre being among the cheapest in the area, the family is struggling to keep up with the costs.